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Residential Faculty - Cisco CCNP Program, CCNA Security
Office: BA 40 - Room: 20
480-461-7713
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Also Available By Appointment for in-person, or online meetings.
Profile
Member: Arizona Technology Council Cybersecurity Committee.
Recently recognized by Cisco Systems with an "INSTRUCTOR EXCELLENCE" award.
Recent Student Survey Results:
*ALL* STUDENTS ANSWERED WITH THE *HIGHEST* RATING POSSIBLE FOR THE FOLLOWING:
- I would recommend this instructor to others.
- The instructor encourages questions and/or participation and makes good use of examples and illustrations.
- The instructor maintains a positive atmosphere in the class and seems to enjoy teaching.
DO YOU FEEL THE CLASS PERIOD IS USED EFFECTIVELY?
- Yes. Instructor has excellent presentation skills.
- Yes, JB covers the material very well and answers any questions we have.
DO YOU FEEL THE INSTRUCTOR DISPLAYS RESPECT FOR STUDENTS?
- Yes, He understands that we work and are busy and is flexible.
- Yes. Instructor is great.
DO YOU FEEL THE INSTRUCTOR RESPONDS EFFECTIVELY TO THE STUDENTS' NEEDS FOR CLARIFICATION?
- Yes, very patient and helpful.
- Yes. Instructor has an excellent attitude.
- Yes JB does a wonderful job at teaching and engaging the class.
Classes Taught
Fall 2024
| CNT160AB | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 4 Credits | ||||
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Focus on the configuration of routers and switches within small and medium size networks for advanced functionality including Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network security, Access Control Lists (ACLs), Network Address Translation (NAT), Wide Area Network (WAN) concepts, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Quality of Service (QOS), network management, design, troubleshooting, virtualization, and automation. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT150AB or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15092 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture/Lab
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08/20/2024 – 10/10/2024 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM – 5:00 PM |
Class Ended |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| CNT240 | Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Core | 8 Credits | ||||
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Provides Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise knowledge and skills needed for professional-level networking technologies and architecture. Topics include virtualization, network assurance, security, and automation. Helps to prepare students to take the Cisco Enterprise Network Core Technologies (ENCOR) certification exam aligned with the CCNP Enterprise, CCIE Enterprise Infrastructure, CCIE Enterprise Wireless, and Cisco Certified Specialist - Enterprise core certifications. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT160AB, or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification, or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15182 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture/Lab
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08/20/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
TuTh |
6:00 PM – 9:30 PM |
Class Started |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Fall Flex Start 2024
| ITS110 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 Credits | ||||
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Fundamental concepts of information technology security. Topics include authentication methods, access control, cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), network attack and defense methods, hardening of operating systems and network devices, securing remote access and wireless technologies and securing infrastructures and topologies. Emphasis on hands-on labs in both the Windows and Linux environments. Builds on thorough understanding of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and security concepts and Microsoft (MS) Windows and Linux Administration. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS126DL, or CIS126RH, or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: BPC270 or MST150++. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
16011 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Closed |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| ITS240 | Ethical Hacking and Network Defense | 3 Credits | ||||
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Preparation for the EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacking examination. In-depth exploration of how to effectively protect computer networks from risks ranging from malicious infiltration to cyber-warfare. Includes examination of ethical hacking, relevant tools and methodologies, and its importance to network security. Resources to identify new computer network vulnerabilities and counter security strategies will be discussed as well as an overview of relevant computer crime laws and penalties. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in ITS110, or CNT205, or CIS270, or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
15769 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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10/14/2024 – 12/13/2024 |
Class Started |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Spring 2025
| CNT250 | Cisco Certified Network Professional: Enterprise Advanced Routing and Services | 8 Credits | ||||
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Provides Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Enterprise advanced knowledge and skills needed for professional-level networking technologies and architecture. Covers the implementation and troubleshooting of advanced routing technologies and services including Layer 3 VPN services, infrastructure security, and infrastructure services. Helps to prepare students to take the Implementing Cisco Enterprise Network Advanced Routing and Services (ENARSI) certification exam aligned with the CCNP Enterprise, Cisco Certified Specialist - Advanced Infrastructure Implementation certifications. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT160AB, or Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) industry certification, or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27886 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture/Lab
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01/14/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
6:00 PM – 7:15 PM |
Open 18 of 24 |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| ITS110 | Information Security Fundamentals | 3 Credits | ||||
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Fundamental concepts of information technology security. Topics include authentication methods, access control, cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), network attack and defense methods, hardening of operating systems and network devices, securing remote access and wireless technologies and securing infrastructures and topologies. Emphasis on hands-on labs in both the Windows and Linux environments. Builds on thorough understanding of Transmission Control Protocol/Internet Protocol (TCP/IP) and security concepts and Microsoft (MS) Windows and Linux Administration. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CIS126DL, or CIS126RH, or permission of Program Director. Corequisites: BPC270 or MST150++. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28737 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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01/13/2025 – 03/07/2025 |
Open 1 of 24 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Spring Flex Start 2025
| CNT160AB | Enterprise Networking, Security, and Automation | 4 Credits | ||||
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Focus on the configuration of routers and switches within small and medium size networks for advanced functionality including Open Shortest Path First (OSPF), Network security, Access Control Lists (ACLs), Network Address Translation (NAT), Wide Area Network (WAN) concepts, Virtual Private Networks (VPNs), Quality of Service (QOS), network management, design, troubleshooting, virtualization, and automation. Preparation for Cisco certification examination. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT150AB or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
27882 |
Live Online |
Live Online
Lecture/Lab
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03/18/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
TuTh |
1:30 PM – 5:30 PM |
Open 16 of 24 |
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Notes: Live Online classes have sessions that meet online on specific days and times. Attendance in these sessions will be at the discretion of the instructor, and additional work will be required on the student’s own time. Access to a computer or mobile device with Internet connection is required.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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| CNT203 | CCNA Cybersecurity Operations | 4 Credits | ||||
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Uses virtual environments to simulate real-world cybersecurity threat scenarios and create opportunities for practice with ethical hacking, security monitoring, analysis and resolution. Introduces current technical concepts, such as classification of network attacks, monitoring, analysis of network intrusion data, cryptography, prevention and mitigation of network attacks and application of incident response models to manage network security incidents. Prerequisites: A grade of C or better in CNT150AB or permission of Instructor. |
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| Section | Location | Delivery | Dates | Days | Times | Availability |
28103 |
Online Course |
Online (On Your Time)
Lecture/Lab
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03/17/2025 – 05/09/2025 |
Open 18 of 24 |
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Notes: This is an Online class that does not meet at specific class times. Students are required to have access to a computer or mobile device, and Internet access, unless otherwise specified.
Before enrolling in their first online class at MCC, students need to view the online orientation and complete the readiness survey on https://www.mesacc.edu/online/get-started for additional information. |
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Degrees & Awards
Contracted by a division of O'Reilly Publishing to write a book on network security. Publish date expected 2018.
Appointed by Governor Ducey, and confirmed by the Senate, to a commission for Trial Court Judge Appointments.
Recently recognized by Cisco Systems with an "INSTRUCTOR EXCELLENCE" award.
A.A.S - Information Technology: Cisco Networking - Summa Cum Laude - SMCC
B.S. - Finance- Summa Cum Laude - ASU - University Honors College
B.S. - Real Estate- Summa Cum Laude - ASU - University Honors College
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